Monitoring your sprinkler system will save your turf and plants, as well as save you money.

Every homeowner in Colorado knows the challenge of maintaining a healthy landscape. The limited natural rainfall in Colorado gives us the pleasantly dry climate in the summer time, but it wreaks havoc on the health of our plants. Many homeowners fight an ongoing battle each summer with garden hoses and sprinkler systems. In a study of one thousand homes in the western United States found that more than 90% of in-ground sprinkler systems were in need of adjustments. When systems are not properly maintained they can create significant problems. Inadequate sprinkler coverage can quickly lead to large dead turf areas and costly resodding. Overwatering can lead to high water bills, wasted water and fungal infections that will eventually lead to dead turf.

Simple monitoring of your irrigation system can be achieved by just walking around a few times each year while the system is running. Dry areas will be easy to see, as well as areas where water is puddling or collecting. Having trained irrigation technicians evaluate your system once each year can save hundreds of dollars in wasted water alone.